Browse by letter

English Words Starting With A

8,734 entries — pick a word to see its definition, pronunciation, and usage.

Filter

Parts of speech

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb Plural noun Combining form Verb (transitive)Verb (intransitive)Verb (ambitransitive)

ameer
nounLow
/əˈmɪə/A title for a ruler, commander, or nobleman in some Muslim countries, especially in historical contexts.
ameiosis
nounRare/Very Low
/eɪmaɪˈəʊsɪs/A biological process where a cell fails to undergo proper meiosis, resulting in gametes with an abnormal chromosome number.
amelia
nounC2
/əˈmiːlɪə/A rare congenital condition characterised by the complete absence of one or more limbs.
ameliorate
verbverb-ambitransitiveC2
/əˈmiː.li.ə.reɪt/to make something bad or unsatisfactory better; to improve.
ameliorated
adjectiveverbC1
/əˈmiːliəreɪtɪd/made (something bad or unsatisfactory) better or more tolerable.
amelioration
nounC2
/əˌmiːlɪəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/The act or process of making something better; improvement.
ameloblast
nounC2+ (Technical/Very Rare)
/ˈamələ(ʊ)blɑːst/A cell that secretes the enamel of teeth during tooth development.
amelogenesis
nounC2/Technical
/ˌæmɪləʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/the process of forming tooth enamel
amen
adverbinterjectionnounC1
/ˌɑːˈmɛn/ or /ˌeɪˈmɛn/A word used at the end of a prayer or religious statement to express solemn agreement, affirmation, or acceptance (e.g., 'so be it').
amen corner
nounLow
/ˌeɪ.men ˈkɔː.nə/A section of a church, traditionally near the pulpit, where the most devout or vocal members sit and respond with "Amen" during the service.
amen glass
nounVery low
/ˌɑːˈmen ˌɡlɑːs/A type of historical drinking glass produced in England (c. 1680–1710), characterized by having the word 'Amen' inscribed on it as part of a decorative design.
amen-ra
nounVery Low
/ˌɑː.mən ˈrɑː/A syncretic ancient Egyptian deity combining Amun, the god of creation and the air, with Ra, the sun god.
amend
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
/əˈmend/to make small changes to a text, law, or document in order to correct or improve it
amende honorable
nounC2
/aˌmɒnd ɒnəˈrɑːb(ə)l/A public apology or reparation, especially one that is formal and humiliating.
amended
adjectiveverbC1
/əˈmɛndɪd/Changed or altered formally, usually to correct errors, improve clarity, or update.
amending formula
nounVery low
/əˈmɛndɪŋ ˈfɒmjʊlə/A formal set of rules and procedures that must be followed to legally change a constitution or other foundational legal document.
amendment
nounHigh
/əˈmendmənt/A formal change or addition to a legal document, proposal, law, or text.
amends
nounC1
/əˈmendz/Compensation or reparation given for a wrong or injury, usually in the form of an action to improve a situation.
amenhotep iii
nounLow
/ˌɑːmənˈhəʊtep ðə ˈθɜːd/The name of a pharaoh of Ancient Egypt's 18th Dynasty, who reigned during the New Kingdom period, known for extensive building projects and diplomatic relations.
amenhotep iv
nounC1/C2
/ˌɑːmənˈhəʊtɛp ðə ˈfɔːθ/A pharaoh of ancient Egypt's 18th Dynasty, famous for his radical religious reforms.

Showing 3901–3920 of 8734 words.